Attachment for a mop handle



Jan. 1, 1957 D. E. NELSON 2,775,779

ATTACHMENT FOR A MOP HANDLE Filed April 7, 1954 22 FIG.

INVENTOR.

DOkgeLD E. NELSON I @LJKW AGENT ATTACHMENT FOR A MOP. HANDLE Donald E. Nelson, Superior, Wis. Application April 7, 1954, Serial No. 421,469 3 Claims. (Cl. 15-246) This invention relates to an attachment for a mop handle, or the like, and has special reference to a device for permitting the use of a mop or similar instrument without bending over when it is necessary to clean under beds and the like.

It is one of the principal objects of this invention to provide a simple and inexpensive attachment which may be applied to any mop handle or the like for use in its intended manner.

Another object of this invention is to provide a pivotal extension for a mop handle or the like.

Another object is to provide such a device which may be moved from one handle to another after one instrumentality has been worn out.

Another object is to provide such a device which may be conveniently held in inactive position when storing the mop or when it is not needed, and may be readily brought into operating position quickly and convenient- 1y.

Another object is to provide such a device which will eliminate the need for excessive back strains and bend ing for a housewife when dusting and cleaning.

These and other objects and advantages of my invention will become more apparent as the description proceeds.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application:

Fig. 1 is an elevational view showing my device in use.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged broken top plan view of the end of a mop handle showing my device installed thereon.

Fig. 3 is a side elevational view of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is an end view of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a similar view of the opposite end of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view on the line 6-6 of Fig. 3.

In the drawing, the reference numeral 1 indicates a handle of a mop or similar cleaning instrumentality. Numeral 2 indicates a sleeve or cap member which is received on the outer end 3 of the handle 1. The sleeve or cap 2 preferably has a longitudinal slit 4 from its inner end to the axial center 5 of the outer end of the sleeve or cap as shown. A pair of lugs 6 and 7 are carried on the cap, one on each side of the slit 4 whereby screws 8-8 may be employed directly on the lugs to clamp the cap 2 on the handle 1 as shown, with the end 9 of the cap in spaced relation to the end 3 of the handle, as shown, providing a chamber 10 between the end of the cap and the end of the handle 1.

The cap 2 provides a mounting for the pivotal extension 11. The extension 11 comprises, preferably, a wire or rodlike member 12 doubled back upon itself as at 13 to an arcuate or U shape whereby it will embrace the handle 1. The ends 14-14 of the U-shaped end of my extension extend inwardly toward the center of the U, whereby they are closer together than the diameter of the handle 1, the reason for which will become apparent.

From each of the ends 14 of the U-shaped end 13 of 2 the extension 11 a relatively straight leg 15 is provided, the legs 15 extending in spaced parallel relation to each other as shown. The opposite ends of the legs 15 are bent inwardly toward each other as at 16 and are carried in suitable openings 17 in the cap 2. The openings 17 are provided in the cap adjacent the end 9 thereof whereby the ends 18 of the legs 15 may extend into the chamber 10 between the end of the handle and the end of the cap.

I have here shown a metallic spacer plate 19 having its edges wrapped around the legs 15 as at 20, and the center portion of the plate 19 being bent to an arcuate shape to embrace the handle which is clearly shown in Fig. 6. The brace plate 19 provides a means to maintain the legs 15 in their desired spaced relationship to each other and also, because of its location adjacent the cap 2 serves to hold the ends 18 of the legs 15 in their openings 17, providing secure pivotal mounting for the legs in the cap.

It is deemed apparent that the ends 18 could be peened to hold them in the cap, however, the peening operation might be difiicult to accomplish and therefore the plate 19 serves the purpose of holding the ends in place.

The U-shaped end 13 of the extension 11 is, as stated, provided with ends 14 which are closer together than the diameter of the handle 1. This arrangement permits the extension 11 to be pivoted whereby the legs 15 extend in substantially parallel relation to the handle 1 and the U-shaped end 13 may be sprung apart by pushing the ends 14 against the arcuate surface of the handle 1 whereby the handle will be received between the legs and into the arcuate end 13 as shown in Fig. 5, the member 13 having spring qualities to embrace the handle, this arrangement provides a spring clip attachment of the extension to the handle 1 whereby the mop, or similar instrumentality to which the extension may be attached, may be stored or used without the extension being in operating position.

As soon as it is desired to use the extension, for example, when mopping under a bed or the like, the extension may be sprung off of its clip attachment to the handle and employed to reciprocate the mop with the handle 1 in substantially horizontal position. The pivotal extension 11 may be moved back and forth in a substantially vertical plane to reciprocate the mop 22 with the handle 1 in its said substantially horizontal plane.

It is deemed apparent from the above that much back bending and extreme exertion may be avoided by a housewife in doing her cleaning if she employs the device above described. The cleaning under beds, particularly, and other furniture items such as tables and the like, will be greatly facilitated, especially for those who may be ill or suffering from back trouble or the like.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim is:

1. An attachment for mounting on the handle of a cleaning instrumentality or the like comprising: a sleeve member adapted to embrace said handle, means to secure said sleeve member on said handle, a pair of elongated legs pivotally mounted on opposite sides of said sleeve member and extending therefrom in spaced parallel relationship to each other, a U-shaped member joining the opposite ends of said legs and extending in substantially right angular relationship to said legs, said U-shaped member having its open end of less diameter than said handle whereby it may be sprung over said handle and clamped thereon, said legs being at least one-third as long as said handle to form a pivotal extension for the latter.

2. The structure as set forth in claim 1 and a brace plate secured to and between said leg members and having its intermediate portion arcuately shaped to embrace said handle.

3. An extension for a handle comprising: a cap adapted to embrace said handle at one end thereof, means to secure said cap on said handle, a pair of legs pivotally mounted on opposite sides of said cap and extending therefrom in spaced parallel relationship to each other, a U-shaped member joining the opposite ends of said legs and having spring qualities, said U-shaped memher having its open end of less diameter than said handle whereby it may be sprung over said handle and clamped thereon, said legs being at least one-third as long as said handle to serve as a pivotal extension for the latter when not clamped to said handle.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Glass Oct. 24, Hodgson May 22, Tallmadge May 14, Supnick June 16, Horsley Oct. 20,

FOREIGN PATENTS Switzerland Oct. 16, Switzerland Jan. 16, 

